donate household items!

welcoming the stranger

Join us in the time-honored tradition of welcoming newcomers! The JFS refugee resettlement program assists refugees as they begin a new life in our community.

give and receive

Get the JOY of helping a refugee family start a new life on the path to independence when you donate household goods to JFS.

what we need

NEW or GENTLY-USED Household Items

• unopened toiletries for men and women
• laundry detergent
• all-purpose household cleaning supplies
• new boxes of diapers of all sizes
• sanitary pads for people with periods

At this point (April 2021), we are NOT ACCEPTING UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES 

• clothing for men, women, or children

welcome kits

Mobilize your family, friends, faith community or school to pack a welcome kit  for a newly arriving family. Click on the below kits for flyer with items needed and instructions. 

Household Items Kit 

School Supplies Kit

New Baby Kit 

Questions? Please call 413.737.2601.